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October 13 marks the 242 birthday of the U.S. Navy. On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress, during the early days of the American Revolution, established a naval force to attack British commerce and offset British sea power.

75 years ago today on Saturday, April 18, 1942 16 B-25 bombers manned by a total of 80 men launched from the aircraft carrier USS Hornet. Their target was the Japanese Home Islands. The raid was planned and led by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle. The Doolittle Raid had three primary goals.